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title: Salmonella typhimurium
description: "*Salmonella typhimurium* is a serotype of *Salmonella enterica ssp. enterica*(thus its correct nomenclature would be*Salmonella enterica ssp. enterica serovar Typhimurium*). *Salmonella typhimurium*(as it is more commonly known) is responsible for around 10% of human illnesses caused by *Salmonella* serovars, which…"
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updated: "2024-09-17"
category: Reference Library / Gram negative bacilli
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# Salmonella typhimurium

*Salmonella typhimurium* is a serotype of *Salmonella enterica ssp. enterica*(thus its correct nomenclature would be*Salmonella enterica ssp. enterica serovar Typhimurium*). *Salmonella typhimurium*(as it is more commonly known) is responsible for around 10% of human illnesses caused by *Salmonella* serovars, which typically feature cramping and diarrhea. These are straight rods that are usually motile and stain Gram negative.  Gas is produced when fermenting sugars and hydrogen sulfide is frequently encountered.  Growth occurs optimally at 35-37 C.